Ketra lamps, linear fixtures, and track
A20 and S30 lamps, Lightbar Slim, G2 Linear, and track luminaires are covered on our Ketra lamps and linear page.
Lutron Lighting in Austin: Ketra, Rania, and Lumaris
Compare Lutron's three intelligent lighting families by color range, price, product type, and control system, with our room-by-room recommendations.
Ketra, Rania, or Lumaris
Lutron offers three families of intelligent lighting. They differ in color range, color capability, product types, price, and the control systems they work with (Lutron's comparison). We install all three, and often mix them in one home.
| Lumaris | Rania | Ketra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Tunable white and warm dim | Natural white light | Natural light with full color |
| White range | 1,800K to 4,000K | 1,800K to 5,500K | 1,400K to 10,000K |
| Color | RGB version available (16.7 million colors) | White only | 16.7 million colors, Vibrancy, Color Lock |
| Lutron price indicator | $ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Downlights | Yes, including remodeler and retrofit | Yes | Yes |
| Tape light | Yes | Yes | No |
| Linear lighting | No | No | Yes |
| Lamps | No | Yes (A20, S30, S38) | Yes (A20, S30, S38) |
| Track | No | Yes | Yes |
| Residential systems | RadioRA 3, HomeWorks | HomeWorks | HomeWorks |
| Commercial systems | Athena, myRoom XC | Athena, myRoom XC | Athena, myRoom XC |
| Our page | Lumaris | Rania | Ketra and downlights |
Which one for which room
This is our guidance from installs, not a Lutron rule. Mixing families is common: each fixture controls separately, so the budget goes where the light matters most.
| Room or use | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Great room, living room, primary suite | Ketra or Rania | Most time spent here, and the quality of white light shows on finishes, art, and skin tones. Ketra adds color for entertaining. |
| Kitchen ceiling | Rania | Natural white that holds up from morning light to evening, no color needed. |
| Cabinet, shelf, and toe-kick tape | Lumaris | Warm tunable white from 1,800K to 4,000K at the lowest price tier. |
| Cove and ceiling tape with finish-critical walls | Rania tape | Wider 1,800K to 5,500K range than Lumaris. |
| Linear fixtures | Ketra | The only family with linear lighting in Lutron's comparison. |
| Art and architectural detail | Rania or Ketra PAR lamps | S30 and S38 lamps give a range of beam angles. |
| Closets, laundry, garage, kids rooms | Lumaris | Good light and control without the cost of premium families. |
| Home on RadioRA 3 | Lumaris | Lutron lists Lumaris with RadioRA 3, and lists Ketra and Rania with HomeWorks. |
Match light to the control system
The control system limits the lighting choice. A home on RadioRA 3 can use Lumaris. Ketra and Rania are listed with HomeWorks, so new builds and major renovations on HomeWorks QSX open the full range. If you are not sure which you need, we check your plans before recommending anything.
Pages by product type
Detail pages for each family:
Downlights
Ketra D3 and D4R compared on Ketra downlights. Rania D2 on Rania.
Whole-home control
Scenes, keypads, and shades: whole-home lighting control.
Lutron lighting FAQ
What is the difference between Ketra, Rania, and Lumaris?
Lumaris is tunable white and warm dim from 1,800K to 4,000K. Rania is natural white from 1,800K to 5,500K. Ketra covers 1,400K to 10,000K and adds full color. Lutron lists them at $, $$$, and $$$$.
Which Lutron lighting is best for my home?
It depends on color range, budget, and control system, which are the three factors Lutron names. We usually combine families: Ketra or Rania in main rooms and Lumaris for tape in cabinets and closets.
Can I mix Ketra, Rania, and Lumaris?
Yes, in a HomeWorks home. A RadioRA 3 home can use Lumaris.
Does Lutron make linear fixtures without Ketra?
In Lutron's comparison only Ketra lists linear lighting. Lumaris and Rania list tape light.
Do you sell all three?
Yes. We design, install, and program all three.
Where can I see them?
In our West Lake Hills showroom, by appointment.
See all three in the showroom
Smarter Homes Lutron Showroom5524 Bee Caves Rd, Unit J8
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
512-775-6101
Showroom visits are by appointment. Bring your plans and we will map products, wiring, and scenes to your floor plan.